Windows 7 release candidate?

[Pyritie]

Anyone here installed it yet? I want to see what other people think of it before installing it myself.

 

[Warhunter]

I haven't but waht I have heard.. You can only run 2-3 programs at a time. So, this far, it sux.
I should wait until it's finnished.

I saw this on thier website.

lol

Here's what you need to know:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.
You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)
Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don't test the RC on your primary home or business PC.
Tech details/updates: Before installing the RC, please read the Release Notes and Things to Know for important information about the release.
Keep up with the news. You can keep up with general technical information and news by following the team blog. And, you can get non-technical news, tips, and offers by subscribing to the monthly Exploring Windows newsletter.
Keep your PC updated: Be sure to turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.
Installation: You can install the Windows 7 RC on a PC running Windows Vista without backing up the PC—but we encourage you to make a backup for safe keeping. If you’re running Windows XP or the Windows 7 Beta, you’ll need to backup your data, then do a clean installation of the RC, then reinstall your applications and restore your data. If you need to do a backup, please see How to back up your PC for more details and a suggestion for how to backup a PC running Windows 7 Beta or Windows Vista.

(yay! My 600 post!)

 

[syltman]

I wanted to get it but it keeps loading forever.

Edit: Then I mean the site

Edit 2: alright I got it now

 

[Gilles]

I hear it's actually not too bad anymore. Give it a try Py.
I know there was a thread about it before, and the only person I recall trying it was brad.

 

[syltman]

It's great I think. Programs run faster then on vista but that might be cos my vista had loads off programs and such

 

[DarkAngelAzazel]

I heard that windows 7 is awesome. Short install time and nice performance.
you could install it on a virtual pc if you want to try it

 

[syltman]

Oh, Warcraft 3 doesn't work online on my computer atleast.

 

[Samuraid]

I've been testing it at work since it was released to technet/MSDN in late April, but my laptop at home still just has a Windows 7 ISO sitting on it not installed yet...

 

[Pyritie]

I've been testing it at work since it was released to technet/MSDN in late April, but my laptop at home still just has a Windows 7 ISO sitting on it not installed yet...

What about the RC?

 

[Samuraid]

That is the RC. No one has the full release except for Microsoft, at this point.

 

[Pyritie]

I thought the one released back in feb was the beta. They're calling the most recent one the RC. I'm guessing they're virtually the same...

 

[Samuraid]

Indeed. I used the beta as well, although not enough to notice huge differences between the two.

 

[thelifelessone]

I downloaded this... Just looking for a disc to write it to.
I tried the Beta, and it worked pretty well on my computer (256MB RAM, 1.60somethingGHz processor and 64MB vid mem).

If the RC runs well, I may buy it.